Private banks: gold has a place in every portfolio
The gold price has already risen by more than 40 percent in a year. Private banks are not deterred by this significant price increase from designating the precious metal as the ideal hedge against geopolitical turbulence in the Trump II era.
Frédéric Vonner (PwC) on streamlining ESG-regulations: “More attention to transition investing needed”
The European Commission has pledged to simplify regulations for sustainable funds this year. Frédéric Vonner, sustainability expert at PwC Luxembourg, hopes that transition investments will gain more recognition in the process.
EU regulators face resistance over proposed NBFI rules
Europe’s financial watchdogs are setting their sights on non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), a sector that has grown increasingly prominent as an alternative to traditional banks in providing credit.
William De Vijlder’s reading recommendations on Europe: ‘After analysis, it’s time for action’
Although no progress has been made this year towards a European Capital Markets Union, William De Vijlder, former Chief Economist at BNP Paribas, remains cautiously optimistic about building a stronger financial Europe. According to him, four groundbreaking reports from the past year point the way forward.
William De Vijlder reflects on 40 years of economic waves: ‘We quickly forget turbulent times’
William De Vijlder (64) retired this autumn as the chief economist of BNP Paribas. In a farewell interview, he reflects on four decades of economic analysis. ‘Everything is even more interconnected than I once thought, which makes it incredibly fascinating.’
Belgian private banking consolidates: all eyes on Degroof Petercam
2024 was a year of further consolidation in the Belgian private banking market. Many are eager to see what room for manoeuvre Degroof Petercam will have under its new French owner, Indosuez.
Belfius AM considers a return to defence stocks
The war between Russia and Ukraine is prompting European asset managers to reconsider defence stocks, partly at the urging of their clients.
Province of Luxembourg: a promising field for private bankers
No less than four of the five wealthiest municipalities in Belgium are located in the Province of Luxembourg, which borders the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. This Belgian province—particularly its border areas—has been identified as an attractive growth market by private bankers and wealth advisors.
Is Euronext realizing Draghi's dreams?
Two months after Mario Draghi urged the creation of a unified European capital market, stock exchange operator Euronext has announced future plans that will likely be music to the former ECB chief’s ears.
MeDirect may fall into the hands of Czech billionaire
Czech Banka Creditas has made a binding takeover bid for the Maltese group over online bank MeDirect. Behind Banka Creditas is relatively unknown billionaire Pavel Hubáček.